Taxonomic and phylogenetic analysis uncovers a novel cup fungus species in southwestern Spain, indicating ecological diversification beyond post-fire habitats.
A new species of Plicaria is described and illustrated from the province of Badajoz (south-western continental Spain). It is characterised by its non-pyrophilous ecology, spherical ascospores ornamented with spines up to 2 µm high, and the strong adherence of the apothecia to the substrate. The material was compared to related taxa using both morphological and phylogenetic data, supporting its recognition as a distinct species.
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